5220 - Shipwright
Federal Occupation Description
Federal Occupation Description
This standard is used to grade nonsupervisory work involved in the drydocking of marine craft and in the maintenance of marine drydocking equipment.
For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.
Other Federal Occupations
It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the MISCELLANEOUS OCCUPATIONS FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.
- 5205 - Gas and Radiation Detecting
- 5210 - Rigging
- 5221 - Lofting

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.
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National Ballast Control Operator (BCO) Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Assistant Engineer (OSV) Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National 2nd Mate Unlimited OC or NC Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Tankerman Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National 3rd Assistant Engineer Steam/Motor/GT Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National 3rd Mate Unlimited OC or NC Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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Nuclear Power Plant Operator - Pressurized Water Reactors (PWR) Is Not In Demand | United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) | ![]() |
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Nuclear Facility Senior Operator Is Not In Demand | United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) | ![]() |
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National 1st Assistant Engineer Steam/Motor/GT Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National 2nd Assistant Engineer Steam/Motor/GT Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Assistant Engineer (Limited) Steam/Motor/GT Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Mate OSV Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI) Electrical General (2B) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) | ![]() |
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Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) Is Not In Demand | American Society for Quality (ASQ) | ![]() |
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Machining Level I - Measurement, Materials, and Safety Skills Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) | ![]() |
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Machining Level I - Job Planning, Benchwork, & Layout Skills Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) | ![]() |
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Certified Electrical Inspector-Master (CEI-M) Is Not In Demand | International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) | ![]() |
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Autodesk AutoCAD User Certification Is Not In Demand | Autodesk | ![]() |
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National Assistant Engineer of MODU Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Mate 500/1600 OC Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Mate 500/1600 NC Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Mate 500/1600 GL and Inland Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Mate Unlimited GL and Inland Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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Machining Level I - Manual Milling Skills I Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) | ![]() |
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Machining Level I - Turning Operations: Turning Chucking Skills Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) | ![]() |
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Machining Level I - CNC Turning: Operations Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) | ![]() |
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Machining Level I - CNC Milling: Operations Is Not In Demand | National Institute for Metalworking Skills, Inc (NIMS) | ![]() |
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Mechanical Apprentice Drafter Is Not In Demand | American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) | ![]() |
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Digital Imaging - Certified Digital Designer Is Not In Demand | American Design Drafting Association (ADDA) | ![]() |
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Certified Survey Technician (CST) - Level I Is Not In Demand | National Society of Professional Surveyors (NSPS) | ![]() |
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Certified Balancing Specialist - Category I Is Not In Demand | Vibration Institute | ![]() |
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National Able Seaman (A/B) Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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Certified Signal Person and Rigger Level 1 (CSPR-1) Is Not In Demand | National Elevator Industry Educational Program (NEIEP) | ![]() |
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National Apprentice Mate (Steersman) OC, NC, GL-IN, WR Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Mate 200 NC Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Mate 200 OC Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Mate Pilot of Towing OC, NC, GL-IN, WR Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Mate UFIV Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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STCW - Able Seafarer-Deck Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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STCW - GMDSS At-Sea Maintainer Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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STCW - GMDSS Radio Operator Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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National Qualified Member of the Engineering Department (QMED) Is Not In Demand | United States Coast Guard (USCG) | ![]() |
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Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) Is Not In Demand | Transportation Security Administration (TSA) | ![]() |
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Alignment Specialist Is Not In Demand | Vibration Institute | ![]() |
State Licenses
Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.
Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations
The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 5220 - Shipwright. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.
Civilian Job | Duties Matched | Bright Outlook | Registered Apprenticeship | Local Salary Info | |
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Helpers--Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Workers |
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Inspectors, Testers, Sorters, Samplers, and Weighers |
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Layout Workers, Metal and Plastic |
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Millwrights |
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Motorboat Mechanics and Service Technicians |
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Motorboat Operators |
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Riggers |
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Rough Carpenters |
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Surveying Technicians |
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Transportation Vehicle, Equipment and Systems Inspectors, Except Aviation |
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Weighers, Measurers, Checkers, and Samplers, Recordkeeping |
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Woodworking Machine Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Except Sawing |
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